Celebrate Earth Month 2019 at Honest Weight!

At Honest Weight, we like to think of every day as Earth Day. Making decisions with consideration for environmental impact is part of our mission, and we work to satisfy a triple bottom line of People, Planet, Profit. Each year on Earth Day, we celebrate these daily habits and take the opportunity to educate and encourage eco-friendly behaviors. Look for these events throughout April and in the upcoming year.

CBD Basics with Brian from Charlotte’s Web CBDThursday, April 4th, 1-2:00pmThis informative lecture will provide a brief dive into the history of hemp, assess the somewhat confusing current legal landscape, discuss the ECS (endocannabinoid system) and how to identify quality CBD products. Bring your questions! All Charlotte’s Web products will be 10% Off on April 4th! Community Room

Dirty Rice: Bulk Cooking Class with Justin Hardecker of our Bulk DepartmentSaturday, April 6th, 6-7:30pmJoin us for this engaging cooking class where we'll tackle a southern favorite in zero waste bulk style! Instead of chicken livers, giblets, and pork, we'll use dried mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and other bulk ingredients to achieve the earthy umami-ness that makes dirty rice a favorite southern comfort food. This class will also provide a great opportunity to explore our wonderful herb and spice section! Teaching Kitchen

Sustainable Surf-n-Turf with Lenku and Josh of our Meat & Seafood & Grocery DepartmentsWednesday, April 10th,11:30am-12:30pmThis collaborative cooking demo with LenKu (Meat & Seafood) and Josh (Grocery) promises to be both delicious and informative! Learn how we source our seafood, new innovations in sustainable fisheries, and exactly what “ocean-friendly” seafood means. Samples of Baked Lemon Garlic Haddock and Beyond Meat will be shared! Teaching Kitchen

Bulk 210: Techniques for Zero Waste Household Management with Tom Gillespie, Manager of our Bulk DepartmentThursday, April 11th, 6-7:30pmLearn ways to reduce your reliance on single-use plastics and minimize waste with tips and tricks from Honest Weight’s Bulk Department. An encore presentation of Tom’s popular class in honor of Earth Day! Community Room

E-waste Recycling Sunday, April 14th, 12-4:00pm Please note date change!Bring your old computers, flat screens, stereos, cables, batteries, etc. to the store parking lot for free recycling. This year we WILL be accepting Cathode Ray Tubes (i.e. old bulky large monitors or TV's) and microwaves for a fee. Please note that we CAN NOT accept: kitchen appliances, VHS tapes or DVDs, coffee pots, toasters, or smoke detectors. Scroll to the bottom of this page for complete details and what is and isn't recyclable and associated costs!Honest Weight Parking Lot

Wildflowers! With Linda FordWednesday, April 17th, 12:30-1:30pmThis stunning visual presentation of the Copper Canyon Region of Mexico will provide you with a wonderful cross section of spectacular scenery, nature hikes to view the beautiful wildflowers, as well as visits to cultural and historical sights and opportunities to interact with the Tarahumara. Gallery of photos will also be on display. Refreshments will be served! Community Room

Author Jon Steinman will be visiting Honest Weight this weekend as part of his tour of food co-ops to celebrate his new book, Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants. Grocery Story makes a compelling case for how food co-ops, as alternatives to corporate grocery giants, are spurring the creation of delicious local food economies and stronger communities, while changing the global food system for the better. All books sold during the event will come with a packet of seeds from High Mowing Organic Seeds!

Rad Soap Co. radcbd Demo

Saturday, April 20th, 11am-2:30pm

We’re excited to share with you Rad Soap Co.’s new line of CBD products, formulated from the highest quality full spectrum hemp extract. Support local with radcbd’s tinctures and topicals, made with vapor-extracted CBD and other all natural ingredients that help penetrate at the cellular level to optimize results. radcbd is 20% off, all month long.

Earthdayogathon to benefit Protect Our BreastsMonday, April 22nd, 6:00-7:00pmThe Protect Our Breasts Earthdayogathon is an opportunity to help prevent breast cancer by encouraging a cleaner earth, cleaner you. Honest Weight is proud to support the sharing of simple science-based tips to embody a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. Taught by Nikki Rogers of Lifted Vision, Community Yoga Services. Stop by our Service Desk to register with a $10 donation. Honest Weight will match all donations dollar for dollar! Community Room

DIY Coffee Body Scrub with Erica of Seriously SpotlessWednesday, April 24th, 12:30-1:30pmJoin Erica of Seriously Spotless for this make and take class utilizing Equal Exchange Fair Trade coffee. Teaching Kitchen

Soil Testing With Cornell Cooperative ExtensionSaturday, April 27th, 11:00am-2:00pmDrop by and bring a soil sample to be tested by experts for a small fee! Follow these simple directions. at the Store Entrance

Albany Bike Rescue Workshop Saturday, April 27th, 12:00-5:00pmAlbany Bike Rescue will be set up outside performing basic (10-15 minute) repairs. Bring your bike for a quick tune up or repair. Refurbished Bicycles will also be available for purchase! Outside Patio/Conference Room

So Many Seeds! Planting & Pods for KidsSaturday, April 27th, 1:00-4:00pmDrop by with the kids to plant pansies and create handmade wildflower seed pods for your own garden between 1-4pm. A healthy snack will be provided. Although you can drop in at anytime, registration is required for this event! Parents must accompany children. Teaching Kitchen

Bike Safety Class with Albany Bike RescueSaturday, April 27th, 5:00-6:00pmA class and info session covering safe cycling practices, basic at-home maintenance skills, NYS vehicular law as it applies to bicyclists, and sharing quick tips on how to keep your bicycle in safe mechanical order before every ride. We hope you will join the discussion! Community Room

Detoxifying Vegan Soups with Lisa BrownSunday, April 28th, 12:30-2:30pm Join Natural Gourmet Institute trained chef Lisa and learn how to create delicious and detoxifying vegan soups to nourish the body and support internal cleansing. Recipes and lots of helpful information will be shared! Teaching Kitchen